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Monroe, Louisiana

Located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, Monroe was established in 1819. Delta Air Lines traces its origins to crop dusting operations in Monroe. Duck Dynasty was filmed in neighboring West Monroe.
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Founded 1819 | Population 47,000 | Peak 47,000 (2024) | County Ouachita Parish

Top 10 Most Important Events for Monroe, Louisiana

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1819 Founded: Ouachita River community.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Monroe's character and economy.
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1916 Delta Air Lines: Predecessor to Delta began crop dusting here.
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2010 Modern Era: Monroe continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Monroe

Jan 1, 1970
22-Year-Old Arrested for Raping 94-Year-Old in Baton Rouge
In the heart of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a community has been left reeling from the arrest of 22-year-old Jeremiah Taylor, accused …

Complete Historical Timeline

1819 Culture
Founded
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1916 Business
Delta Air Lines
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Delta Air Lines traces its origins to crop dusting operations in Monroe.
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Duck Dynasty was filmed in neighboring West Monroe.
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University of Louisiana Monroe is here.
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Monroe is located in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
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Monroe was founded in 1819.

Famous People from Monroe, Louisiana

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Bill Russell
Actor, Coach · Born Feb 12, 1934 · Died Jul 31, 2022 (age 88)
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Ronnie Coleman
Police Officer, Bodybuilder · Born May 13, 1964 · Age 61
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Huey P. Newton
Politician, Human Rights Defender · Born Feb 17, 1942 · Died Aug 22, 1989 (age 47)
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Paul Millsap
Basketball Player · Born Feb 10, 1985 · Age 41
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Susan Ward
Actor, Model · Born Apr 15, 1976 · Age 49

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